Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
FB Star Reports MC Candidates Positions--see below--
http://www.fortbendstar.com/042110/n_missouricityincumbents.htm
http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2010/04/22/fort_bend_sun/news/sws_-_mc_mayor_s_race_412.txt
Cynthia Lenton-Gary – Mayoral Candidate and Current City Councilmember, District B
Running for the top city public office, Cynthia Lenton Gary challenges the 16-year incumbent mayor. “I believe that all citizens of Missouri City deserve transparency in government,” she states and wants to address revitalization needs, referring to the Texas Parkway and Cartwright Road corridors, and combating the issues that impede the city’s economic growth.
Gary pledges efforts to keep taxes low, increase public safety, and raise awareness of city issues. With light rail coming, she says the city must be more aggressive and become a more business friendly city.
Serving her second council term, Gary’s vision is to make the city stand out in “the quadruplex” -- among Pearland, Missouri City, Stafford and Sugar Land. A point of destination and city hall in its downtown area is what she envisions and says the police department must be better supported to maintain the safest city status- low crime rates increase property value but high crime rates have an adverse affect.
Supporting the vote to remove the homestead exemption from the ballot, she said the monies are for more police and the homestead exemption needs to be addressed in the very near future since every dollar saved at this time is a help to every residential household budget.
She said she voted against 2 of the last 3 tax increases and “unlike my opponent, property tax rates and appraisal caps should be considered as part of a full tax relief package for our citizens.”
http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2010/04/22/fort_bend_sun/news/sws_-_mc_mayor_s_race_412.txt
Cynthia Lenton-Gary – Mayoral Candidate and Current City Councilmember, District B
Running for the top city public office, Cynthia Lenton Gary challenges the 16-year incumbent mayor. “I believe that all citizens of Missouri City deserve transparency in government,” she states and wants to address revitalization needs, referring to the Texas Parkway and Cartwright Road corridors, and combating the issues that impede the city’s economic growth.
Gary pledges efforts to keep taxes low, increase public safety, and raise awareness of city issues. With light rail coming, she says the city must be more aggressive and become a more business friendly city.
Serving her second council term, Gary’s vision is to make the city stand out in “the quadruplex” -- among Pearland, Missouri City, Stafford and Sugar Land. A point of destination and city hall in its downtown area is what she envisions and says the police department must be better supported to maintain the safest city status- low crime rates increase property value but high crime rates have an adverse affect.
Supporting the vote to remove the homestead exemption from the ballot, she said the monies are for more police and the homestead exemption needs to be addressed in the very near future since every dollar saved at this time is a help to every residential household budget.
She said she voted against 2 of the last 3 tax increases and “unlike my opponent, property tax rates and appraisal caps should be considered as part of a full tax relief package for our citizens.”
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Exclusive: Raymond Endorses Gary For Mayor of Missouri City!
http://myfortbend.net/news/local/politics/1314-exclusive-raymond-endorses-gary-for-mayor-of-missouri-city
Richard Raymond Endorses Missouri City Council-member Cynthia Lenton-Gary For Mayor of Missouri City!
Former candidate for district attorney and long-time Missouri City resident, Richard Raymond, announced today that he is formerly endorsing Cynthia Lenton-Gary for Mayor of the city. He said he has met with Council-member Gary on several occasions and discussed her goals for the future of the community and he believes her plan will take us in a positive and balanced direction. That combined with her energy and proactive beliefs in people gives me a great deal of hope for her administration. She is courteous and always polite in her dealings with others and was a joy to be around.
I believe the work she has done regarding several projects over the last few years helping to bring jobs and growth to the city has set the standard that she will continue as mayor. With the current budget concerns and increasing foreclosure problems I believe she is the leader we need to move Missouri City forward during these tough times.
Professor Gary responded that she is very honored by this support and appreciates Mr. Raymond’s efforts at drawing attention to some of the ethical problems in our county and local taxing entities when he ran a very spirited race for the district attorneys seat last March. I know that with his help and guidance we can move our city in the direction of a more open and transparent government, one that is responsive to all her citizens and follows the laws of the state in the spirit of ethical praxis.
Raymond concurred that he felt Ms. Gary’s tax policies will help hold the line on city spending and an ever spiraling property tax burden on its citizens. “Cynthia has voted against 2 of the last 3 tax increases and very much supports a closer examination of the proposal for a first ever universal homeowners exemption for all our residents”, said Raymond. She also agrees, unlike her opponent, that property tax rates and appraisal caps should be considered as part of a full tax relief package for our citizens.
Richard Raymond Endorses Missouri City Council-member Cynthia Lenton-Gary For Mayor of Missouri City!
Former candidate for district attorney and long-time Missouri City resident, Richard Raymond, announced today that he is formerly endorsing Cynthia Lenton-Gary for Mayor of the city. He said he has met with Council-member Gary on several occasions and discussed her goals for the future of the community and he believes her plan will take us in a positive and balanced direction. That combined with her energy and proactive beliefs in people gives me a great deal of hope for her administration. She is courteous and always polite in her dealings with others and was a joy to be around.
I believe the work she has done regarding several projects over the last few years helping to bring jobs and growth to the city has set the standard that she will continue as mayor. With the current budget concerns and increasing foreclosure problems I believe she is the leader we need to move Missouri City forward during these tough times.
Professor Gary responded that she is very honored by this support and appreciates Mr. Raymond’s efforts at drawing attention to some of the ethical problems in our county and local taxing entities when he ran a very spirited race for the district attorneys seat last March. I know that with his help and guidance we can move our city in the direction of a more open and transparent government, one that is responsive to all her citizens and follows the laws of the state in the spirit of ethical praxis.
Raymond concurred that he felt Ms. Gary’s tax policies will help hold the line on city spending and an ever spiraling property tax burden on its citizens. “Cynthia has voted against 2 of the last 3 tax increases and very much supports a closer examination of the proposal for a first ever universal homeowners exemption for all our residents”, said Raymond. She also agrees, unlike her opponent, that property tax rates and appraisal caps should be considered as part of a full tax relief package for our citizens.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Gary Campaign Addresses Misinformation By Danny Nguyen Campaign In Missouri City!
UPDATE: http://www.fortbendnow.com/2010/04/08/45052
FB Sun update: http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2010/04/08/fort_bend_sun/news/sws_-_endorsement_claim_48.txt
For Immediate Release:
EJ Gary, husband of Missouri City mayoral candidate and District B City Councilmember, Cynthia Lenton-Gary, has issued a public statement disavowing the use of his name on the campaign endorsement literature of at large council candidate Danny Nguyen. He states, "At no time have I given Mr. Nguyen permission or signed any releases to utilize my name for his campaign. Additionally, my wife and I have decided not to endorse any candidate during this election cycle and made it known to our campaign team. Furthermore, I am not in a position to endorse a candidate who has publicly endorsed my wife's opponent."
Cynthia Lenton-Gary, candidate in the mayoral race added, "We have been working hard to keep our campaign open and transparent. Unlike my opponent, we are not running a slate and have been very encouraged by the many responses we are receiving during our public meetings, forums and block-walking efforts."
EJ went on to say, "this is an unfortunate incident that all to often happens in our local elections and thought that drawing attention to it would help remedy possible future problems. We don't need anymore confusion and thought clarification was needed....We are looking forward to the month ahead and continued service to our community and all of Missouri City."
Saturday, March 27, 2010
FBI: Incumbents face keen challenge in Missouri City!
Incumbents face keen challenge in Missouri City
SESHADRI KUMAR
Sugar Land Mayor Jimmy Thompson and two at-large council members Tom Abraham and Jacquie Chaumette have been elected unopposed, but their counterparts in Missouri City are facing a contest in the May city council elections.
Sitting councilmember Cynthia Lenton-Gary has filed to run against incumbent Mayor Allen Owen.
Owen has been Missouri City mayor since 1994 and he was a council member for eight years prior to that.
Cynthia Gary is in the middle of her second two-year term and she won the District B council seat in 2007, defeating the then incumbent Don Smith (60% to 40%, in a landslide--Smith was endorsed by Allen Owen at the time).
Similarly, Wyatt has been a councilmember from 1981 to 1994 and again an at-large councilmember since 1998.
Wyatt is director of occupational health and safety at the Memorial Hermann Hospital.
Wyatt is opposed by Anthony G. Maroulis...
...The at-large position 2 is an open seat as incumbent Buddy Jimerson is not seeking re-election.
Four candidates Kevin Tunstall, healthcare admininstrator, Danny Nguyen, business owner, Yolanda Ford, planner, and Judith Neil Dupre, insurance executive, have filed for this position.
The election is on May 8. Profiles of other candidates will be published in future weeks.
http://www.fbindependent.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=1&twindow=&mad=&sdetail=2402&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=2531&hn=fbindependent&he=.com
SESHADRI KUMAR
Sugar Land Mayor Jimmy Thompson and two at-large council members Tom Abraham and Jacquie Chaumette have been elected unopposed, but their counterparts in Missouri City are facing a contest in the May city council elections.
Sitting councilmember Cynthia Lenton-Gary has filed to run against incumbent Mayor Allen Owen.
Owen has been Missouri City mayor since 1994 and he was a council member for eight years prior to that.
Cynthia Gary is in the middle of her second two-year term and she won the District B council seat in 2007, defeating the then incumbent Don Smith (60% to 40%, in a landslide--Smith was endorsed by Allen Owen at the time).
Similarly, Wyatt has been a councilmember from 1981 to 1994 and again an at-large councilmember since 1998.
Wyatt is director of occupational health and safety at the Memorial Hermann Hospital.
Wyatt is opposed by Anthony G. Maroulis...
...The at-large position 2 is an open seat as incumbent Buddy Jimerson is not seeking re-election.
Four candidates Kevin Tunstall, healthcare admininstrator, Danny Nguyen, business owner, Yolanda Ford, planner, and Judith Neil Dupre, insurance executive, have filed for this position.
The election is on May 8. Profiles of other candidates will be published in future weeks.
http://www.fbindependent.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=1&twindow=&mad=&sdetail=2402&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=2531&hn=fbindependent&he=.com
Monday, March 22, 2010
FBN: It’s All Or Nothing For MoCity Mayoral Candidate Cynthia Lenton-Gary
It’s All Or Nothing For MoCity Mayoral Candidate Cynthia Lenton-Gary
By: Jamie Mock on Mon, Mar 22, 2010News
When Missouri City’s District B Councilwoman Cynthia Lenton-Gary decided to run for mayor against 16-year incumbent Allen Owen, she knew that due to city ordinance she would have to resign her seat by the election on May 8.
If she wins the election, she will be mayor. If she loses, she will be off council completely. Either way, council will appoint a replacement for her seat until the 2011 election.
Lenton-Gary said she is taking that chance because she feels her voice is ignored and her only chance to make a difference is to be in the top seat.
“I was willing to take that chance simply because as a member of council I realized that my voice is ignored, and that’s the truth,” said Lenton-Gary. “If I sit there in that district seat, they were not going to allow anything I wanted to be done in my district. I was doing a disservice to the people...”
http://www.fortbendnow.com/2010/03/22/44669
By: Jamie Mock on Mon, Mar 22, 2010News
When Missouri City’s District B Councilwoman Cynthia Lenton-Gary decided to run for mayor against 16-year incumbent Allen Owen, she knew that due to city ordinance she would have to resign her seat by the election on May 8.
If she wins the election, she will be mayor. If she loses, she will be off council completely. Either way, council will appoint a replacement for her seat until the 2011 election.
Lenton-Gary said she is taking that chance because she feels her voice is ignored and her only chance to make a difference is to be in the top seat.
“I was willing to take that chance simply because as a member of council I realized that my voice is ignored, and that’s the truth,” said Lenton-Gary. “If I sit there in that district seat, they were not going to allow anything I wanted to be done in my district. I was doing a disservice to the people...”
http://www.fortbendnow.com/2010/03/22/44669
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Gary Makes Run For Top Spot In Missouri City!
MC campaign kick-off link: http://www.slide.com/r/dPwVVOz37T-T9bWP9thMFMhjigQAlSB9?previous_view=mscd_embedded_url&view=original
MARCH 19, 2010
MISSOURI CITY, TX␣– During candidate filing on Monday, March 8, 2010, City Councilwoman Cynthia Lenton-Gary filed her candidacy for the Mayor of Missouri City. In this year’s May 8th election, she will challenge 16-year incumbent Mayor William Allen Owen to become the first female mayor of Missouri City, since 1956. Councilwoman Gary, no stranger to Missouri City politics, has served the citizens of District B for 2 terms; running unopposed during her second term. Cynthia and husband Everette (E.J.) Gary have called Missouri City home for more than 25 years and raised their three wonderful children in the city.
Born in Houston and a product of the Houston Independent School District, Cynthia excelled in academics. Cynthia has worked as an Environmentalist, Researcher, and Forensic Chemist. She is a Professor of Sociology. Cynthia is a member of the Greater Houston Partnership, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., and several other community organizations. She is also a member of the Fountain of Praise Church, where she and her husband joyfully serve in multiple ministries.
Cynthia manifests a strong passion for public service and has brought proven leadership to city
government in Missouri City. She articulates:
“I am honored, humbled and extremely privileged to serve the members of District B. I have
pledged my life to resolving issues that are important to members of our Missouri City
community in Fort Bend County."
I am campaigning to become the citizens’ Mayor, the top job in the city, because I believe that all citizens of Missouri City deserve transparency in government. I want to revitalize the city and combat the issues that impede our economic growth. I hold true to the belief that our city is capable of being the greatest city in the quadruplex, which includes Pearland, Missouri City, Stafford and Sugarland. With many years of political experience and community advocacy, I am committed to working with citizens, public servants, fire and police as well as business owners to make Missouri City the most productive municipality in Fort Bend County. I am dedicated to being accessible and responsive to our city’s residents and business communities to protect and promote the economic and social viability of our city’s future.
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